Top 15 Arch Linux Alternative and Similar Softwares | Apr 2024

Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking. Operating on a rolling release system, Arch can be installed from a CD image or via an FTP server. The default install provides a solid base that enables users to create a custom installation. In addition, the Arch Build System (ABS) provides a way to easily build new packages, modify the configuration of stock packages, and share these packages with other users via the Arch Linux user repository. ...

1. Pardus

Pardus Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution funded and developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey. Pardus has a range of unique features, such as Mudur, a start-up framework of Pardus to speed up the boot process, and PiSi, an efficient package management system with a user-friendly graphical interface.......

2. PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.PCLinuxOS is distributed as a LiveCD, and can also be installed to your computer. Easy to follow instructions are included on the LiveCD. The LiveCD mode lets you try PCLInuxOS without making any changes to your computer.......

3. GNU Guix

GNU Guix GNU Guix (pronounced like "geeks") is a purely functional package manager and an operating system from the GNU project. The package manager is based on Nix and is powered by Guile. The OS includes a Linux-Libre kernel and dmd, a Scheme-based init system.......

4. LXLE

LXLE LUBUNTU ON STEROIDS!LXLE is a remastered version of Ubuntu/Lubuntu LTS releases, using the LXDE desktop interface. LXLE provides a complete drop in and go operating system coupled with style, speed and capability. It's light on resources and heavy on functions.Full featured OS for an aging PC- Light on resources; Heavy......

5. Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux Linux is a free operating system, and Puppy Linux is a special build of Linux meant to make computing easy and fast.......

6. Red Hat

Red Hat Red Hat is the leader in development, deployment, and management of Linux and open source solutions for Internet infrastructure - ranging from embedded devices to secure Web servers. Red Hat was founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneurs Bob Young and Marc Ewing. Open source is the foundation of our business......

7. Hanthana Linux

Hanthana Linux Hanthana is a Linux based operating system and a Fedora remix suitable for desktop and laptop users. Hanthana comes to you in the form of a Live CD for regular PC (i686 architecture) systems. You can run Hanthana Operating System directly from the LiveCD and check out each......

8. Node OS

Node OS NodeOS is a lightweight operating system using Node.js as userspace and managed by npm. Any package in npm is a NodeOS package, which at last count was 244,180 packages. The goal of NodeOS is to provide just enough to let npm provide the rest. Since anyone can contribute......

9. Kahel OS

Kahel OS KahelOS is the first and remains to be the only Filipino Linux Distro with the rolling release model on Arch GNU/Linux + GNOME . In the community, it is the first to release (non-beta) such Linux OS on Arch Linux + GNOME . KahelOS is not just......

10. Gentoo

Gentoo Gentoo Linux is a versatile, fast, highly configurable and completely free Linux distribution geared towards developers and network professionals. Gentoo is a rolling release distro (continuously developing, don't have versions) where mostly all parts of the system are being compiled from source.......

11. Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE Ubuntu Mate is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. Ideal for those who want the most out of their desktops, laptops and netbooks and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor. With modest hardware requirements it is suitable for modern workstations and older hardware alike.ObjectivesUbuntu Mate has a......

12. openmamba

openmamba openmamba GNU/Linux is a ready-to-use operating system for netbooks, notebooks, desktop and server personal computers.It comes with a plenty of software programs for office, multimedia, internet, games and much more and it is free software, so you have the freedom to download, use, modify and copy it.It is maintained by......

13. Ubuntu Budgie

Ubuntu Budgie Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and elegance, while also offering useful features, such as the Raven notification and customisation centre.......

14. Fedora

Fedora The Fedora Project is an openly-developed project designed by Red Hat , open for general participation, led by a meritocracy, following a set of project objectives. The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively......

15. Funtoo Linux

Funtoo Linux Funtoo Linux is a Linux-based operating system that is a variant of Gentoo .......